The Son of God died; it is by all means to be believed because it is absurd. And he was buried and rose again; the fact is certain, because it is impossible.
TERTULLIANAnd when will there be an end of marrying? I suppose, when there is an end of living.
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It is to believed because it is absurd.
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It is certainly no part of religion to compel religion.
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The state of faith allows no mention of impossibility.
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It is certain because it is possible.
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To forbid birth is only quicker murder.
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He who flees will fight again.
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Shall we carry a flag? It is a rival to Christ.
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If the sky stands still, if the earth quakes, if there is famine, if there is pestilence, at once the cry is raised: Throw the Christians to the lions! So many to one?
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The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.
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Learn about the incorruptible King, and know his heroes who never inflict slaughter on the peoples.
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All the Scriptures give clear proof of the Trinity, and it is from these that our principle is deduced…the distinction of the Trinity is quite clearly displayed.
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It is absolutely forbidden to repay evil with evil.
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What has Athens to do with Jerusalem.
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Hope is patience with the lamp lit.
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Fear is the foundation of safety.
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